2011-06-24 Cost of Government Draft Report

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c) Increase the annual renewal fee for solid waste haulers and require all haulers to be current on solid waste bills to reduce delinquencies. (See also Executive Summary) d) Separate positions for heavy equipment operators in the Solid Waste Division who work only at landfills and don’t need a CDL license from those who drive off- site and do need a CDL license. e) Impose a fee to be included in each parcel’s tax bill to help fund recycling and efficient management of e-waste disposal. (See also Real Property Tax) (See also Executive Summary) 3. Finance a) Establish a one-time auto salvage fee to be assessed when a vehicle is first registered in the county. This fee will be in addition to the disposal fee already in effect. b) Establish a salvage fee for commercial buses that would offset the cost of Including their disposal through the counties scrap metal recycling program. 4. Fire a) Investigate the cost effectiveness of implementing a jet ski program with our Ocean Safety Division. 5. Mayor’s Office a) Use the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) as a template to expand opportunities for volunteers to work within the county and in response to county needs. b) Direct all departments to utilize student interns. 6. Parks and Recreation a) Streamline the re-contracting process for continuing, part-time temporary staff including eliminating the yearly requirement for a physical exam. 7. Planning a) Combine the Steering Committees and the Action Committees into one Community Development Plan (CDP) Support Committee which will follow through on CDP recommendations within the first two years after adoption b) Allow standardized housing that meets the minimum health and safety requirements and may include such things as minimum square footage, composting toilets and water catchment. This will save on enforcement fees and provide more affordable housing option for the public. (See also Public Works) 15